Russia Coal Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Russia generated 211 TWh of electricity from coal in 2025, 17.7% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 6th largest coal power producer in 2025 of the 85 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Coal supplied 33.1% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through June 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Russia generated 211 TWh of electricity from coal in 2025.
- Coal supplied 17.7% of Russia's electricity in 2025.
- Russia was the 6th largest coal power producer in 2025 among the 85 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Russia's coal generation in 2025 was 21% higher than in 2020, when it was 175 TWh.
- Russia's coal generation in 2025 was 33% higher than in 2015, when it was 159 TWh.
- Russia's coal generation peaked at 215 TWh in 2023.
- Russia's coal share in 2025 was below the world share of 33.1%.
- Russia had 37.2 GW of coal generating capacity in 2025.
- Coal power in Russia emitted 204 MtCO2 in 2025, 38% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Coal generation | 211 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Russia's electricity | 17.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of coal | 33.1% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by coal generation (each country's latest year) | 6 of 85 | 2025 · Ember |
| Coal capacity | 37.2 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Coal power emissions | 204 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Coal Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Coal |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 138 TWh |
| 1986 | 144 TWh |
| 1987 | 150 TWh |
| 1988 | 152 TWh |
| 1989 | 154 TWh |
| 1990 | 157 TWh |
| 1991 | 155 TWh |
| 1992 | 154 TWh |
| 1993 | 148 TWh |
| 1994 | 162 TWh |
| 1995 | 160 TWh |
| 1996 | 161 TWh |
| 1997 | 157 TWh |
| 1998 | 163 TWh |
| 1999 | 161 TWh |
| 2000 | 176 TWh |
| 2001 | 169 TWh |
| 2002 | 170 TWh |
| 2003 | 172 TWh |
| 2004 | 161 TWh |
| 2005 | 166 TWh |
| 2006 | 178 TWh |
| 2007 | 171 TWh |
| 2008 | 197 TWh |
| 2009 | 164 TWh |
| 2010 | 166 TWh |
| 2011 | 165 TWh |
| 2012 | 169 TWh |
| 2013 | 162 TWh |
| 2014 | 159 TWh |
| 2015 | 159 TWh |
| 2016 | 171 TWh |
| 2017 | 174 TWh |
| 2018 | 177 TWh |
| 2019 | 188 TWh |
| 2020 | 175 TWh |
| 2021 | 187 TWh |
| 2022 | 213 TWh |
| 2023 | 215 TWh |
| 2024 | 207 TWh |
| 2025 | 211 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Russia | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 14.4% | n/a |
| 1986 | 14.4% | n/a |
| 1987 | 14.3% | n/a |
| 1988 | 14.2% | n/a |
| 1989 | 14.3% | n/a |
| 1990 | 14.5% | n/a |
| 1991 | 14.5% | n/a |
| 1992 | 15.3% | n/a |
| 1993 | 15.5% | n/a |
| 1994 | 18.6% | n/a |
| 1995 | 18.6% | n/a |
| 1996 | 19.0% | n/a |
| 1997 | 18.8% | n/a |
| 1998 | 19.7% | n/a |
| 1999 | 19.1% | n/a |
| 2000 | 20.0% | 38.0% |
| 2001 | 18.9% | 38.0% |
| 2002 | 19.1% | 38.3% |
| 2003 | 18.8% | 39.5% |
| 2004 | 17.3% | 39.0% |
| 2005 | 17.4% | 39.5% |
| 2006 | 17.9% | 40.2% |
| 2007 | 16.8% | 40.8% |
| 2008 | 18.9% | 40.2% |
| 2009 | 16.6% | 39.9% |
| 2010 | 16.0% | 39.8% |
| 2011 | 15.6% | 40.6% |
| 2012 | 15.8% | 39.9% |
| 2013 | 15.3% | 40.8% |
| 2014 | 14.9% | 40.5% |
| 2015 | 14.9% | 38.7% |
| 2016 | 15.7% | 37.8% |
| 2017 | 16.0% | 38.0% |
| 2018 | 15.9% | 38.0% |
| 2019 | 16.8% | 36.7% |
| 2020 | 16.1% | 35.4% |
| 2021 | 16.2% | 36.0% |
| 2022 | 18.3% | 35.6% |
| 2023 | 18.3% | 35.2% |
| 2024 | 17.1% | 34.2% |
| 2025 | 17.7% | 33.1% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 211 TWh | 17.7% | 33.1% | 37.2 GW | 204 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 207 TWh | 17.1% | 34.2% | 37.2 GW | 200 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 215 TWh | 18.3% | 35.2% | 37.5 GW | 208 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 213 TWh | 18.3% | 35.6% | 38.4 GW | 206 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 187 TWh | 16.2% | 36.0% | 38.8 GW | 181 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 175 TWh | 16.1% | 35.4% | 40.1 GW | 169 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 188 TWh | 16.8% | 36.7% | 40.7 GW | 181 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 177 TWh | 15.9% | 38.0% | 41.2 GW | 171 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 174 TWh | 16.0% | 38.0% | 41.6 GW | 168 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 171 TWh | 15.7% | 37.8% | 43.1 GW | 165 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Russia
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Coal Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through June 2026Monthly statistics through June 2026, TWh
| Month | Coal |
|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 15.0 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 14.7 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 14.5 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 17.6 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 19.3 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 21.1 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 21.4 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 20.3 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 19.9 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 16.7 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 14.3 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 12.9 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 14.1 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 14.3 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 14.2 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 16.8 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 18.2 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 21.0 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 21.7 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 19.9 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 19.5 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 16.4 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 13.7 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 12.0 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of June 2026. Monthly figures for Russia can differ slightly from the annual totals.